31-PCS NORITAKE "MYSTERY #196" PATTERN FINE CHINA Start Price USD 495.00 Current Price USD 495.00 Time Left - Bid Count 0 Buy It Now Price - Reserve Price - Start Time Friday, October 24, 2008 End Time Sunday, November 23, 2008 Location Strum, Wisconsin See more about '31-PCS NORITAKE "MYSTERY #196" PATTERN FINE CHINA' Description IMPORTANT NOTE, PLEASE READ:  The shipping cost quoted on this listing is an ESTIMATE ONLY.  PLEASE DON'T PAY until you receive my eBay invoice!  I don't pack my sets until they're sold so I can't give you the exact postage cost until I see how many boxes it takes to ship the set safely, the weight of each box and where you live.  I don't charge anything for packing, handling or materials!  You will pay EXACTLY what the Post Office charges me.HI!  I'm selling 31-Pieces of Noritake "Mystery #196" pattern Fine Japanese China.  I found the pattern number at a large matching service - evidently, like so many of the old Noritake patterns this one doesn't have a name.  According to my Noritake China book, the MM-41 mark that's on the back was made in 1933+-.Condition:  The regular pieces are very lightly used, and the covered vegetable/casserole and gravy boat are like new.Description:  The base china is a high-gloss white with gold trim.  My photos are good and I show a close-up of a section of the pattern, so I'll just describe the colors used in the pattern:  Every other large flower in the pattern is dark pink with light pink highlights and yellow centers.  The alternating large flowers are white outlined and accented in light brown with yellow centers.  The small flowers that are located between the large ones are some of the same white flowers with two other varieties that are pink and yellow respectively.  The leaves are green and light blue.  The stems and branches are light brown.Here is a list of the pieces included:Two Cups (2 3/8" tall)Two Saucers Eight 7 5/8" Salad PlatesFive 10" Dinner PlatesSix 6 1/2" B & B PlatesFour 8 1/4" Rimmed Soup BowlsFour Fruit/Sauce BowlsOne Round Covered Vegetable (beautiful gold trim and decorative final)One Oval Gravy Boat W/Attached Under-plateComments:  This is a gorgeous floral pattern and because it contains four of each of the basic pieces (except for the cups & saucers) - it would be perfect for up grading a set of eight to twelve (with extras).  I'm sure you could find the cups & saucers on eBay.  The covered casserole and gravy boat are missing from many sets.IMPORTANT, PLEASE READ:  Order with confidence, I offer a 7-day money back guarantee (I don't refund postage & insurance).  For a complete list of my selling & return policies please click on the blue and red "ME" symbol which is located on the right side of each listing under "Meet The Seller" (just behind my user I.D. and feedback number). If you have any questions, please contact me under "ask Seller a question" which is in that same area. Place a Bid!